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GY58 EWL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,175 mi
Last recorded65,175 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 EWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 65,175 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 55,287 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 55,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,210 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 47,210 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,814 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 40,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,963 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,916 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Jul 2013 22,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,537 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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GY58 EWL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY58 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY58 EWL registered?

GY58 EWL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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